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SashEd5.2928

Wide end of long narrow rectangular sash is a plain weave of yellow silk on one side with two narrow silver stripes near end, and the other side has a supplementary weft of a background of silver squares; chrysanthemums with black and silver centres; and peonies with silver centres and veined green leaves. The wide end is sewn in half at 112 cm, and the pattern continues for 94 cm, then plain yellow weave for 126.3, then pattern on narrow end for 11 cm. White cotton interlining.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, dye, silver metal ? and cotton fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EwerEf271

Functional curving spout is surmounted by a parrot as is the spiral-coiled, elaborate handle. Ewer sits on high splayed foot. The body, shoulder, and neck are hammered and incised with geometric designs placed in bands. Lid is a three-tiered dome with solid silver ball on which sits a parrot. The lid screws into the mouth of the ewer.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silver metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxEf270

Box made entirely of silver with a hinged lid and shallow hinged false bottom. The box is rectangular with sides that have pierced parrot and floral designs and bevelled edges on the lid and base. The lid snaps into place via a small knob with a catch.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silver metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/202

Heart-shaped brooch with central cutout and crown shape above. Four circular cutouts and five groups of engraved dots. Cross-pin secured around heart in cutout slot.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Canada ? or USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Food CoverEf385

Food cover made of a sheer cream woven silk square, each side bordered with a woven silver band. Three sides have a rolled hem, one side is selvedge.

Culture
North India
Material
silver metal ? and silk fibre
Made in
Punjab, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseEf210

Blue and dark red machine made cotton textile has been hand embroidered and hand sewn. Partially lined with light green floral print cotton fabric. Two large orange squares below bustline, decorated with metal thread, and other traditional stylized designs, both floral and geometric, are inset with small pieces of mirror. Extensive use of chain, buttonhole, plain, satin, and square stitches in orange, blue, green white, black, red, and silver.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
cotton fibre, glass, silver alloy metal, metal and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileEf209

Small black textile divided by rows of orange and white embroidery into four rectangular sections, each embroidered in stylized designs. Background is embroidered in round flower-like forms, centre of each set with mirrors. Chain and buttonhole stitch used extensively. Design is in orange, red, green, white, and blue cotton embroidery thread. Machine-made.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
cotton fibre, glass, silver alloy metal and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PipeIj10 a-b

A pipe with a case (part b). The pipe is wooden with a bird motif (tiki), spirals, and double spirals around plain eyes, corners of the mouth, abd along the sides, and the bottom with a plain tongue protruding. A chevron pattern is along the stem up to the silver bands. The silver is engraved with flowers along the rim, and the centre of the stem. The stem is loose with the rest of the stem being of orange (resin?). The bands on the stem have the letters "ller" and three symbols: an anchor, an "s", and a lion. Underneath the symbols, there is the word "kia-ora". The end of the stem has teeth marks, mostly on the underside. The case is brown leather, made in Vienna. It has a brass frame with hinges. The inside is red valour, and has the words, 'Sterling silver mounts', and a red bird emblem with the letters 'KK' on one side.

Culture
Maori
Material
fibre, resin ?, brass metal, leather skin, silver metal and wood
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa50

Cross pendant composed of four teardrop-shaped lobes, each ornamented with three small spheres on the sides as well as twisted silver wire coiled around a circle at the centre. A single band of twisted silver wire ornaments the edge of each lobe on the reverse. A loop is attached at the top.

Culture
Amhara
Material
silver metal and metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa45 a-b

Cross pendant, silver plated, decorated with coiled metal and small raised spheres and strung on a chain with alternating plain and coiled links. Part a is the bottom portion of the cross pendant and part b is the top portion.

Culture
Amhara
Material
silver metal, brass metal, metal and copper metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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